Location: Perennial Border

Description: "Raydon's Favorite" is a very showy, bushy perennial aster. In the fall, hundreds of fine-textured, blue-lavender flowers with contrasting yellow centers cover the plant. The mounded gray-green foliage is aromatic when handled. Reaches a mature height and spread of 2 to 3 feet.

Growth tips: This plant is a fast grower in a variety of conditions. It is tolerant of clay and sandy soils, but performs best when planted in full sun in average to dry soil amended with compost.

History: Displayed at Botanica since 2000.

Uses: Attractive to butterflies. A good selection for a naturalized area, perennial border or wildflower garden. Makes a good cut flower.

Also of interest: Roses, pansies, trees and shrubs, mums, pansies, anemones, wildflowers and other perennials.

Source: Botanica, 701 Amidon, 316-264-0448, www.botanica.org

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